LibGuides: Nurse Anesthesia Practice Research Guide: Scientific Writing

AMA Formatting

AMA Style Guide 11th Edition This link opens in a new window
The AMA Manual of Style is a must-have guide for anyone involved in medical and scientific publishing.

CCSU students, faculty and staff now have access to the Manual online. To access, click the title below. From the library website, click the link for "Full text available at" under "View It". You must be logged in to the library website to access this title. Use your CCSU email address and password to log in.

CCSU DNAP AMA Guide

CCSU DNAP Adapted AMA Guide

Additional Information

AANA Journal Information for Authors
This link will take you to a PDF document outlining various guidelines and requirements for submitting an article to the AANA Journal.
National Library of Medicine Catalog
Use the National Library of Medicine (NLM) Catalog to find the correct abbreviations for journal titles.
Uniform Requirements for Manuscripts Submitted to Biomedical Journals
This link will take you to the website of the International Committee of Medical Journal Editors, where you can find general guidelines and requirements for submitting an article to any medical journal.

Writing Resources

CCSU Writing Center
A link to the CCSU Writing Center website. See their hours, make an appointment, view contact information, and see their collection of online resources here.
Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses
An evidence-based minimum set of items for reporting in systematic reviews and meta-analyses.
Research Topic Suggestions
From NBCRNA | The National Board of Certification and Recertification for Nurse Anesthetists. Provides possible research topics related to continuing education, certification, and recertification.
Stanford: Writing in the Sciences
A link to the course enrollment page for Stanford School of Medicine's Writing in the Sciences online course.

Publication Submissions

JANE
Journal/Author Name Estimator from the Biosemantics Group. JANE compares your titles/abstracts or keywords to articles indexed in PubMed to help you identify relevant journals for your writing.
JournalGuide
A journal database across multiple academic fields. Allows you to search for journals by using your abstract or keywords, or by name, publisher, or category. Allows you to compare publication speed, cost, and open access options, and follow journals you like.
Where to Submit Your Writing: Journals Publishing Student Work
From the Institute for Healthcare Improvement Open School. Provides lists of student-run, second-tier, and top-tier journals that publish student work.